Search for dissertations about: "fantasy and creativity"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words fantasy and creativity.

  2. 1. Values in Play – Interactional Life with the Sims

    Author : Louise Peterson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; open-ended games; sandbox games; game play; The Sims; interaction analysis; video analysis; sociocultural theory; fantasy and creativity; role distance; learning; values;

    Abstract : This study arises from pedagogical discussion about learning potential with computer games – more precisely, that one game genre called open-ended (sandbox) games can make players explore the game content in such a way that they learn about a specific content or phenomenon while playing. These arguments are strong in the constructionist tradition but are seldom backed up by empirical results. READ MORE

  4. 2. The experience of flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique: Consciousness, Creativity, Subjective Stress and Pain

    Author : Anette Kjellgren; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Key words: Altered states of consciousness; ASC; Floating; Flotation; REST; Pain; Creativity; Stress; setting.; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Abstract. The purpose of the presented investigations was to study the influence and effects of altered states of consciousness (ASC) induced through the flotation tank restricted environmental stimulation technique (flotation-REST) in a laboratory setting. READ MORE

  5. 3. Choreographing innovative practice in everyday work

    Author : Nina Bozic; Tomas Backström; Bengt Köping Olsson; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; innovative competence; Competence development; Innovation; Contemporary dance; Choreography;

    Abstract : The thesis argues for a humanistic and democratic approach to innovation management that puts employees and their engagement in the center of organizational efforts for innovation. It proposes that a culture for innovation can be built by enabling all employees to develop their innovative practice as part of their everyday work and not as an extra activity on top of their existing responsibilities. READ MORE

  6. 4. Altering consciousness in the laboratory setting

    Author : Anette Kjellgren; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Key words: Altered states of consciousness; ASC; Floating; Flotation; REST; Psychedelic; Pain; Creativity.; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Abstract. The purpose of the presented investigations was to study the phenomenology and effects of altered states of consciousness (ASC) induced through previous illicit use of psychedelic drugs as well as experimentally induced ASC through the flotation tank restricted environmental stimulation technique (flotation-REST) in a laboratory setting. READ MORE